Former Punjab Assembly deputy speaker Wasiq Qayyum Abbasi and former provincial minister Malik Taimur Masood, who were allegedly disappeared by unknown persons Wednesday night, left Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Thursday. Abbasi took to X to announce his decision, saying, “My political career aimed at serving the people, but now it is unbearable to hold the burden of confrontation with the state and its institutions. Therefore, I announce to quit and leave politics and PTI. I defy all violent acts against the state institutions and narratives that mislead the whole nation by PTI. Long live Pakistan!” https://twitter.com/WasiqQAbbasi/status/1732589721610805515 Meanwhile, Malik Taimoor Masood,…
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Sajjad Ali
Sajjad Ali is ‘Online Web Editor of Khyber News. He is a journalist by profession and working in field for the last ten years. Previously he worked for national media organizations including ‘The Nation’ Daily Pakistan Today, Khyber News. He also worked in media development sector. He can be reached at sajjad.sovereign@gmail.com
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PESHAWAR: Pakistan Army Chief General Asim Munir has said that that illegal immigrants are adversely affecting Pakistan’s security and economy. According to a press release issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) on Thursday, the army chief passed these remarks during his visit to Peshawar where he was given a detailed briefing on the overall security situation, the ongoing counter-terrorism operations, repatriation of illegal foreigners and socio-economic developments in the newly merged districts. During a session with participants of the First National Workshop Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (NWKP-1) today, Gen Munir said: “Illegal foreigners were seriously affecting Pakistan’s security and economy.” “The…
Pakistani actress and host Nausheen Masud passed away last night after succumbing to cancer. She held a prominent place in Pakistan’s entertainment and social industry. Her ex-husband shared the somber news on social media, praising her remarkable personality and offering heartfelt prayers. Fans showered her with love, especially after her recent appearance in ‘Dolly Ki Aiegi Baraat.’ Celebrities, including actor Adnan Siddiqui, reminisced about their moments with Nausheen, highlighting her beautiful soul. Renowned anchor Shahzad Iqbal fondly recalled how she encouraged him to make his debut in front of the camera. Nausheen, a graduate in Industrial Design from St. Joseph’s…
PESHAWAR: Governor of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Haji Ghulam Ali emphasized the need for coordinated efforts between the federal and provincial governments, the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP), and state institutions to ensure a peaceful environment for upcoming elections. He emphasized that conducting elections amidst loss of life is not feasible. How can they advocate for elections when people are being targeting in terror attacks? Speaking to private TV Channel Programe, he clarified that his recent statements shouldn’t be misconstrued as opposition to holding elections. Ghulam Ali said that elections are the key to addressing the country’s political and social issues. However,…
RIYADH: Russian President Vladimir Putin, who is on Middle East Trip, met with Saudi Arabia Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman at Al Yamamah Palace, said a Saudi Press Agency. They engaged in a comprehensive meeting with their respective delegations. The Crown Prince highlighted the strong ties between Saudi Arabia and Russia, emphasizing Russia’s role as the first nation to recognize the Kingdom after the establishment of the third Saudi state. During the meeting, the Crown Prince commended the collaborative achievements in energy, trade, agriculture, investment, and other fields over the past 7 years. He praised the political…
RAWALPINDI: Security forces on Wednesday killed a terrorist in an intelligence-based operation in the Kulachi area of Dera Ismail Khan district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) stated that the raid was conducted in response to reported terrorist presence. “Our troops effectively engaged the location, resulting in the elimination of terrorist Habib Ur Rehman,” said ISPR. The ISPR statement further mentioned that Rehman was actively involved in numerous terrorist activities against security forces and innocent civilians in the region. The operation also led to the recovery of weapons, ammunition, and explosives from the killed terrorist. A sanitization operation is…
Time magazine has revealed Taylor Swift as its person of the year for 2023. Sam Jacobs, the magazine’s editor-in-chief, made the announcement on NBC’s Today show, stating that selecting one person to represent eight billion on the planet is challenging but they chose someone who represents joy and brings light to the world. Jacobs likened Taylor to the weather because “she is everywhere.” The 33-year-old pop artist secured the spot, surpassing finalists such as King Charles III, Hollywood strikers, Trump prosecutors, and Barbie. Other personalities considered included OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, Chinese President Xi Jinping, Russian President Vladimir Putin, King…
ISLAMABAD: Shoaib Shaheen, the spokesperson for Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), declared on Wednesday his intention to contest in the elections from the National Assembly Constituency NA-46. In discussions with a private news channel, Shoaib Shaheen, who is also a committee member of PTI, stated that he plans to run for the elections with the PTI ticket in Islamabad NA-46. He mentioned that the allocation of tickets is currently under scrutiny by the core committee and the legal committee. In addition to political figures, a substantial number of lawyers will also be granted tickets. Shaheen emphasized that the primary criteria for ticket…
PESHAWAR: A ‘Welcome to Pakistan’ signboard intended to greet travelers from Afghanistan instead triggered the shutdown of the Torkham Border between the two countries on Wednesday. Sources reported that Afghan authorities at the border had a dispute with Pakistan border security forces over the signboard, leading to the closure of the crossing point. Torkham Border is the main crossing point and trade route between the two nations. The disagreement has resulted in a significant disruption in Pak-Afghan bilateral trade, halting both export and import activities. What initially started as a dispute over a signboard has now escalated to the point…
DUBAI: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has unveiled the latest Test player rankings, with Pakistani fast bowler Shaheen Afridi securing a one-rank promotion among bowlers. According to the ICC, India’s Ravichandran Ashwin maintains the top position in the Test bowlers’ rankings. South Africa’s Kagiso Rabada holds the second spot, while Australian captain Pat Cummins and Pakistan’s Shaheen Afridi have advanced to the fourth and fifth positions, respectively, each climbing one rank. In the overall ICC Test rankings, New Zealand’s captain Kane Williamson retains his leading position. English batsman Joe Root follows at second place, with Australian batsman Steve Smith securing…
